Effective January 1, 2017, Pleasanton businesses that generate significant* quantities of organics and all multi-
*For a definition of significant quantities, as well as available services and support materials, please visit www.RecyclingRulesAC.org/city-of-Pleasanton or call 510-891-6575 to leave a message for a callback.
In addition, all businesses and multi-family properties (5+ units) must provide adequate onsite collection service for recyclable materials, including businesses with less than 4 cubic yards of weekly garbage service. For larger business generators and multi-family properties, the recycling requirement has been in effect since March 2013.
View our Commercial Recycling Brochure.
To set up recycling and/or organics collection service, contact Pleasanton Garbage Service: www.PleasantonGarbageService.com, Tel. (925) 846-2042
To make separating food scraps, food-soiled paper, and plant debris easier, the Alameda County Waste Management Authority is offering free indoor green containers and lids, up to $500 per approved site. Apply online at www.RecyclingRulesAC.org/containers.
Note: The “Paper Gobbler” program for businesses has been phased out now that all-in-one recycling is available for businesses. Accounts with existing paper-only recycling containers must also subscribe to mixed recycling service to be compliant with the recycling service requirements of the Mandatory Recycling Ordinance.